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National Training Group (NTG)

The National Training Groups (U16 NTG; W FIS NTG; M FIS NTG) support the development of top regional junior athletes by bringing them together from across the country to train and compete as a team. Each NTG is a self-contained group, led by a head coach with the support of an assistant coach and physical trainer. Based out of the Center of Excellence in Park City, the NTG athletes have full use of the athletic and rehabilitative facilities available to National Team athletes. The groups work collaboratively with each other, as well as with clubs, academies and regional and national teams as deemed athletically appropriate.

Selection to the NTGs is made according to criteria published annually, and posted to the USSA website in October, as are the NTG athletes named to the teams.

The transition to participation in an NTG represents a partnership between the USSA and the athlete’s local club. It is handled with high levels of communication and transparency, recognizing that the best interests of the athlete are always of paramount importance.

Full-time participation is preferable to part-time, because it minimizes travel/transfer, is more consistent, and provides a better athletic environment because of peer group consistency. This is especially true of the FIS group.

Men's FIS National Training Group

2015-16 NTG Selection Criteria: FIS Men YOB 1997 & 1998

1. Head to Head Competition:

- Nor Am QRPs under 6 in SL/GS and Top 30 age group world rank in SL/GS: YOB ’97.OR- U18 National Championships: One win and another podium performance (DH/SG/GS/SL): YOB '97 & '98.OR- U16 National Championships: First YOB '99 in combined overall scoring (SG/GS/SL) using RACE POINTS, best 2 out of 3 races.OR- Seven Nations Test Event (February 2015): podium performance in GS or SL.

AND age group world rank - Top 30 age group world rank in SL or GS: YOB ‘98. - Top 10 age group world rank SG or DH: YOB ’97 & ’98 and a top 50 age group world rank in GS/SL

In addition to a combined score, Skills Quest/Free Ski scores need to fall into the top 30% of the athletes scored at U16 Championships: YOB 99.

Women's FIS National Training Group

2015-16 NTG Selection Criteria: FIS Women YOB 1997 & 1998

1. Head to Head Competition:

- Nor Am QRP ranking of 6 or less in an event and top 10 NorAm QRP ranking in a second event and top 15 age group world rank: YOB '97 & '98OR- U18 National Championships: One win and another podium performance (DH/SG/GS/SL): YOB '97 & '98.OR- U16 National Championships: First YOB '99 in combined overall scoring (SG/GS/SL) using RACE POINTS, best 2 out of 3 races.OR- Seven Nations Test Event (February 2015): podium performance in GS or SL.

AND age group world rank - Top 30 age group world rank in SL or GS: YOB ‘98. - Top 10 age group world rank SG or DH: YOB ’97 & ’98 and a top 50 age group world rank in GS/SL

In addition to a combined score, Skills Quest/Free Ski scores need to fall into the top 30% of the athletes scored at U16 Championships: YOB 99.